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Looking for a quick bite to eat? Head on over to Tampa's La Pequena Columbia Restaurant.
La Pequena Columbia Restaurant is our corner of happy and healthy with rich flavors and bold ingredients.
La Pequena Columbia Restaurant also operates a bar, so a round of drinks with dinner is not out of the question.
Go ahead and bring your rug rats with you — La Pequena Columbia Restaurant has kid-friendly food and seating.
Parties of any size can easily be seated at La Pequena Columbia Restaurant.
The restaurant can fill up quickly, so reservations are recommended.
Leave the fancy duds at home — patrons at the restaurant dress informally.
You can also have La Pequena Columbia Restaurant cater your next event.
The food's ready when you are. Come on in or carry out.
The restaurant is next to a parking lot, but drivers can also settle for street parking.
Fancy-schmancy price tags don't always bring the best results, and La Pequena Columbia Restaurant's super yummy, mid-range menu is taste-test approved.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served at La Pequena Columbia Restaurant, so come by whenever it fits your schedule.

Mythos Authentic Greek Cuisine in Flushing is a well-known Greek restaurant, offering a familiar ambience with outstanding fish. Not feeling the fish? They have a menu with plenty of options. Expect incredible food in a nice atmosphere that makes the visit worth it.
There's no particular required attire, so feel free to dress comfortably and though the price can be a bit higher than average, the experience here is definitely what you pay for. It's often reported that the background noise can get a bit loud here.
It's been tabbed as a nice option for both families with children and large groups. WiFi's available if you want to link your device up, and in addition to its convenient take-out menu, the restaurant even provides catering for events around town. Or, if you just want to stop by for a beverage, the restaurant has a pretty broad selection at its bar.
Specializing in dinner, you won't walk away from Mythos Authentic Greek Cuisine disappointed. Along with valet, visitors have access to a private lot nearby (or can park on the street).

Family-owned since 1989, the kitchen at Poppy’s Place sends forth steaming plates of pasta and seafood with scents that suggest hours spent simmering tomatoes, chopping garlic, and stirring sauces. Waiters glide across the caramel-hued floorboards, bearing trays to a table cloaked in spotless white linen like a ghost in a job interview. Dishes of pasta, saltimbocca, and catch-of-the-day fish settle there alongside bottles of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The clatter of busy forks drifts past the lengthy bar, where rows of bottles bristle and patrons sip beverages beneath yellow walls, hanging flowers, and an absence of shrill cuckoo clocks.

When you have a hankering for a specific food or beverage item, you can visit M and A Grocery and Deli in Flushing and satisfy your craving.
If you're looking for a great coffee or tea beverage, the team at M and A Grocery and Deli will help you out.
If you're looking for beverages that will handle all your hydration needs, look no further. This drink will refresh, renew, and refuel your energy.
Going on a road trip or heading to the office? Easy to take anywhere, this snack will hold you over between any meal.
The frozen food here tastes so good, you'll forget it came from the microwave!
Stock up on canned good so you'll always have the ingredients you need to create a delicious meal.
If you're planning a dinner party, pick up some fresh meats from here and please your party guests one bite at a time.
From freshly baked pastas to packaged noodles, M and A Grocery and Deli has all of your pasta necessities.
The bread baked at M and A Grocery and Deli gets rave reviews, so taste it yourself today.
When you're in the mood to bake, remember to add a dash of extra sweetness. It will make your creations come alive like never before.
Don't get enough dairy in your diet? Dairy products from this store are sure to deliver all the nutrients you need.
For that bowl of crunchy goodness, cereal is a winner for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Dive into dinner and a movie without dirtying a single dish! A frozen meal will make things super simple seven days a week.
Whether you cook it or eat it raw, the produce from M and A Grocery and Deli will be tasty no matter what.
Whether you are new to the world of cooking or consider yourself a home cook, you will love the selection of spices and seasonings that this store has to offer.
Health-conscious eaters will love the wide selection of fish on hand.
Whether you're hitting the gym or just running errands, water keeps your energy up and your body moving. Make sure to hit the shelves at M and A Grocery and Deli for some hydration while you're on the move.
Here you can find a wide selection of oil and vinegar for all of your cooking needs, such as sauces and dressings.
M and A Grocery and Deli takes the word deli to a whole new level and offers much more than just sandwiches.
You'll be relieved to know that there's nearby parking available to M and A Grocery and Deli.
So remember, when you pick up your groceries from M and A Grocery and Deli in Flushing, you're investing in the best quality and freshness.

Come hungry and leave happy! Veranda Restaurant Cafe in Bayside aims to please even the pickiest eater.
Don't expect to find any low-fat fare on Veranda Restaurant Cafe's menu — you'll need to be prepared to indulge a bit.
With Veranda Restaurant Cafe's wide selection of refreshments available, you can tap into the drink menu early in the evening.
Eat out with the little ones at Veranda Restaurant Cafe, and don't waste time scurrying for a sitter.
The patio tables outside of Veranda Restaurant Cafe are the perfect spot for a summer meal.
Have a large group? No problem. Head to Veranda Restaurant Cafe for easy seating.
Don't get stuck waiting for a table — the restaurant accepts reservations.
Take the comfort of your own home and add great grub from Veranda Restaurant Cafe to create the perfect night.
Can't stay long? Not a problem with the restaurant's take-out and delivery options.
Valet parking is located near Veranda Restaurant Cafe, as well as simple street parking.
A visit to Veranda Restaurant Cafe will set you back less than $30 per person, so you can make it a regular part of your schedule.
All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
The restaurant is known for its showstopper brunch, but they also offer lunch and dinner.

Located in Queens Village, Prima Pizza Nice Ice is a hugely-popular pizza place that delivers fantastic pizza and tasty pasta. An unforgettable dining experience set in a fun atmosphere. It's a popular restaurant for those seeking good food.
There's no specific recommended attire, so feel free to dress casually and comfortably. Also, though the overall price can be a bit on the low side, you won't be sacrificing any quality. In fact, you should be able to enjoy a good meal for $11 or $12, and can probably get in and out for $8 if you try.
There really is something for everyone, with gluten-free options, as well as low-fat and vegetarian items on the robust menu. Plus, if you're looking for the perfect spot for a get-together between family or friends, it's been reviewed as a great local option for both big groups and families with kids. In addition to its quick service (take-out is available), the restaurant also offers delivery, and can even cater an event for you.
Specializing in both lunch and dinner, Prima Pizza Nice Ice definitely shouldn't leave you disappointed, no matter how you slice it. Visitors to the restaurant have the ability to park nearby on the street.

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Prospect Park designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux famously preferred the airy lawns of this Brooklyn oasis to their earlier design of Manhattan’s Central Park. So if you're heading to the park for a show, it makes sense to make a day of it and spend some time on its sunny, open meadows. Before the doors open, cool off (and use real bathrooms!) while enjoying an affordable meal at any one of these restaurants, all within a 10-minute walk of the park.
For alfresco diners: Brooklyn Larder (228 Flatbush Ave.)
OK, this isn’t a restaurant, though there are a few tables for eating and a good lunch special: sandwich, chips, beer or soda, and a cookie for $15, available 11 a.m.–3 p.m. If you prefer dining alfresco, come here for a fantastic selection of cheeses, breads, salads, and any number of jams, jellies, and preserves in cute jars to eat in the park. Drinking alcohol in the park is, of course, prohibited and can lead to a ticket. On an unrelated note, Brooklyn Larder has a great selection of beers, starting with Dale’s Pale Ale cans for $2.50 each.
For cheap vegetarians: Dao Palate (329 Flatbush Ave.)
A mainstay of vegetarians, Dao Palate serves fresh vegetables and mock meats in typical Chinese sauces that are a few notches lighter and fresher-tasting than average. Great for larger groups, the big restaurant’s main dishes run around $12, and their filling lunch specials around $9. My favorite, black-pepper seitan on a bed of chinese broccoli, comes with a spring roll and a miso soup to boot.
For those with time to kill: Cubana Cafe (80 6th Ave., right off Flatbush Avenue)
The food here is less of a draw than the cocktails and the decor, but it’s still consistently good, with a menu that hews closely to the dishes I’ve seen served in Havana: black-bean soup, roast chicken with rice, plantains. Most plates are meat-heavy and generous with the portions—beware ordering an appetizer and a main dish unless you’re very hungry. As you wait for the show to begin, linger over a mojito or a cold beer in a breezy dining room painted turquoise, pink, and yellow, where the floor-to-ceiling windows are flung open all summer long.
For picky eaters: 67 Burger (234 Flatbush Ave.)
With a long and flexible list of food options, 67 Burger has something to please everyone. The menu has your cheeseburgers, your curly fries, and your Lagunitas on tap, but also real salads and two veggie-burger options, all of which can be customized with many extras like goat cheese, chipotle mayo, and olive tapenade. Burgers range from $6.75 to $10. There’s also a wine selection and something called a beer shake, which intrigued me but not enough to try it on a weekday alone.
Photos by Kasia Mychajlowycz.

The saying “less is more” has perhaps never been truer than it is at Porchetta (110 E. 7th St.) and Porsena (21 E. 7th St.). At both East Village hot spots, Chef Sara Jenkins has built a cult following by keeping her menus tightly focused rather than trying to do it all. Crowds gather at Porchetta to savor one specific thing: slow-roasted pork (served in varying ways yet always the central focus of each dish). At Porsena, they come for perfectly cooked artisanal pasta.
Jenkins’s straightforward approach reflects a distinctly Italian state of mind, which makes sense, considering her upbringing around Tuscany and Rome. Mario Batali summed it up succinctly when he called her “one of the few chefs in America who understands Italy and how Italians eat."
“I think Italians in Italy eat with a certain fairness that Americans and Italian-Americans don’t have,” Jenkins said, asked about what prompted Batali’s praise. “An Italian is perfectly happy with a perfectly cooked artisanal spaghetti with great olive oil and chilies, while an American would want to add three or four [more] ingredients.”
When Jenkins isn’t working in her own kitchens, she can often be found exploring other rich, delicious, and straightforward flavors around the city. Here are a few of her favorites.
For Italian (outside of Porsena): “I eat at Cesare Casella’s place on the West Side, Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto (283 Amsterdam Ave.). He’s a Tuscan chef who’s been working in New York for many more years than I have. He’s very authentic.”
For gelato: “Il laboratio del gelato (188 Ludlow St.). They have traditional and nontraditional flavors.”
For espresso: “Abraço Espresso (86 E. 7th St.) on 7th Street. They are maniacal about making it right.”
For wine or cocktails: “I like to drink wine at Bar Veloce (175 2nd Ave.) on 2nd Avenue. It’s an Italian wine bar that’s been there more than 10 years. It’s not over the top, not pretentious or precious. Just a great wine selection in a nice space.”
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The dim sum lunch, or yum cha (literally “drink tea”), is the Cantonese answer to Spanish tapas. It is as much a tradition in New York City's Chinatown as weekend brunch on The Lower East Side. The bustling scene is all too familiar: packed tables, servers pushing metal carts while hawking their selections, the din of impatient, hungry diners. They wait for shrimp dumplings, steamed pork spareribs, roast pork buns, pork and shrimp shu mai -- the seemingly endless variety goes on and on.
But for vegetarians, the choices can be few. When it comes to dim sum, seafood and meat dominate the menu. New York vegetarians need not despair, because there are two very appetizing dim sum havens for non-meat eaters, and they’re right in Chinatown.
Buddha Bodai on Mott Street serves a completely vegetarian and kosher menu of dim sum favorites, ranging from shrimp dumplings to beef rice rolls. The restaurant is usually packed on weekday lunch hours with City Hall municipal types, while the weekend clientele consists of tourists, locals and the environmentally conscientious. An all-day menu of vegetarian iterations of Chinese standards is also on offer, with creative takes on dishes like roast pork and sesame chicken. Using seitan, tofu and yam starch (among other vegetarian and kosher-friendly ingredients) as substitutes, many of these plates will fool even the committed carnivore in appearance and flavor.
The line outside the door on Sunday afternoons may be the best way to spot Vegetarian Dim Sum House on Pell Street. Crowds tend to gather on weekends, anxious for healthy vegetarian takes on traditional dim sum dishes. The array of vegetarian dumplings -- pan fried, watercress, snow pea leaf, monk dumplings -- draw in voracious vegetarians who want the variety of a full-scale dim sum restaurant without sacrificing their principles or lifestyle choices. The menu is comprehensive, full of inventive vegetarian fare using Eastern and Western-style vegetables, not to mention an exhaustive list of diced, sliced or sautéed mushroom dishes. At Vegetarian Dim Sum House, there’s no need to solely imitate meat dishes. Here, vegetables are allowed to take center stage.